The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Volume 3H. Milford, Oxford University Press, 1906 - Great Britain |
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... appear doubtful in my public conduct , I must naturally desire a very full audience . I have been backward to begin my canvass . The dissolution of the parliament was uncertain ; and it did not become me , by an unseasonable importunity ...
... appear doubtful in my public conduct , I must naturally desire a very full audience . I have been backward to begin my canvass . The dissolution of the parliament was uncertain ; and it did not become me , by an unseasonable importunity ...
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... appear at feasts and rejoicings , in the midst of the grief and calamity of my warm friends , my zealous supporters , my generous benefactors . This is a true , unvarnished , undisguised state of the affair . You will judge of it . This ...
... appear at feasts and rejoicings , in the midst of the grief and calamity of my warm friends , my zealous supporters , my generous benefactors . This is a true , unvarnished , undisguised state of the affair . You will judge of it . This ...
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... appear little acquainted with them , or little sensible of them , if I could utter his name on this occasion without expressing my esteem for his character . I am not afraid of offending a most learned body , and most jealous of its ...
... appear little acquainted with them , or little sensible of them , if I could utter his name on this occasion without expressing my esteem for his character . I am not afraid of offending a most learned body , and most jealous of its ...
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... appear and give their votes , Mr. BURKE stood forward on the hustings , surrounded by a great number of the corporation and other principal citizens , and addressed himself to the whole assembly as follows : - GENTLEMEN , I decline the ...
... appear and give their votes , Mr. BURKE stood forward on the hustings , surrounded by a great number of the corporation and other principal citizens , and addressed himself to the whole assembly as follows : - GENTLEMEN , I decline the ...
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... appear to some the worst part of the transaction , these two districts were sold for scarcely two years ' purchase . The descendant of Tamerlane now stands in need almost of the common necessaries of life ; and in this situation we do ...
... appear to some the worst part of the transaction , these two districts were sold for scarcely two years ' purchase . The descendant of Tamerlane now stands in need almost of the common necessaries of life ; and in this situation we do ...
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